Robin McCormick
A sure sign that fall is upon us is the traditional harvest supper hosted by the Guthrie United Church congregation here in Devlin.
This year’s supper is planned for Sunday, Oct. 4 from 5-7 p.m. at the Devlin Hall.
The cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children aged six-12, with those five and under admitted free.
I was out to garage sales over the weekend and several folks asked me when this event was happening.
So there’s your proof that you don’t want to miss this delicious meal, not to mention the hospitality and mingling with friends.
All proceeds will assist Guthrie United Church with its expenses.
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Congratulations to Tanya (nee Redford) and Mike Ramondi on the birth of their first child, Mara Allynn, who was born Sept. 12 in Winnipeg.
Proud grandparents are Alf and Barb Redford, along with great-grandmothers Joyce Mason and Ethel Khober.
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Cards were played at the Devlin Hall last Tuesday (Sept. 15), which saw Adelia Guba and Gerald Bullied take the high.
The low was taken by Doreen McKay and Bob Meyers.
Cards will be played there again next Tuesday (Sept. 29) starting at 7 p.m.
The cost is $5, which includes lunch.
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A reminder that Crossroads School will host its annual open house next Tuesday (Sept. 29) from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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Crossroads is seeking volunteers to assist in the preparation and delivery of hot lunches.
If you are able to help out even one day a month, contact Mrs. Kowalski at 486-3329.
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The next Bingo at the Emo Legion is slated for Oct. 6 (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
Last Wednesday’s card game at the Legion saw Jean Steele and Gail Thompson take the high while the low went to Rudy Meyers and Joan Buttazoni.
Ester Elias won the door prize.
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The first-annual Northwest Bay Walleye Classic will be held Oct. 2-3.
The entry fee is $250/team, which includes a dinner on the Friday night.
The deadline to register is midnight on Sept. 28, with cash prizes to be determined by the number of entries.
For more information, call the band office at 486-3407 or e-mail nfnwalleyefallclassic@live.ca
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Meanwhile, the annual Rainy River Walleye Tournament goes this Friday and Saturday (Sept. 25-26).
Be sure to catch the weigh-ins, the dance, and the many other events that make this a great weekend for all involved.
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Robin’s 2¢:
A lady goes to the bar on a cruise ship and orders a scotch with two drops of water.
As the bartender gives her the drink, she said, “I’m on this cruise to celebrate my 80th birthday and it’s today.”
“Well, since it’s your birthday, I’ll buy you a drink,” replied the bartender. “In fact, this one’s on me.”
As the woman finished her drink, the woman on her right bought her a drink. This continued with several people in the bar buying her one.
Each time she ordered a scotch “with two drops of water.”
As the bartender gave her the fifth drink, he asked, “I’m dying of curiosity. Why the scotch with only two drops of water?”
The old woman replied, “Sonny, when you’re my age, you’ve learned how to hold your liquor.
“Holding your water, however, is a whole other issue.”
